The move was confirmed after removal vans were seen outside the Foreign Secretary's home in Islington, where he announced he was backing Brexit during the referendum campaign.

The new apartment was designed by John Nash, who also designed Buckingham Palace, nearby St James’s Park, and Clarence House, the official residence of Prince Charles.

The Foreign Secretary also benefits from the use of an official residence in Chevening, a Grade I listed 17th century country mansion. He shares it with David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, and Liam Fox, the International Trade Secretary.

The Foreign Office said: "We can confirm the Foreign Secretary will be taking up residence at Carlton Gardens which has always been the formal residence for Foreign Secretaries.”